Tishbi
Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Samaria, Israel
It's Friday and I got to have my Cabernet fix. This week it's a nice Israeli one.
Pretty color of dark ruby with medium intensity and a wide brick /reddish rim.
Fruity nose of cherries, black currants, sweet strawberries, licorice, eucalyptus, vanilla, oak, barnyard, leather, bell pepper, earth, beef jerky, wet leaves, mint, graphite and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity, and smooth with long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, plums, sweet cherries, strawberries, vanilla, licorice, light cloves, spices, wood, pencil lead, leather, earth, bell pepper, light vegetables and peppercorn.
Medium plus on the finish with fine-grained tannins (after a couple of hours) and tangy raspberries.
The seven-year-old cabernet from Israel is still drinking nicely. Not fully balanced any longer, but has nice complexity. Earthy with lots of fruits at the same time. Feels like a blend of new and old world Cabernet. Interesting...
Good by itself or with food and needs a couple of hours in a decanter to open up properly.
I've had this vintage two years ago and it was much better. Probably peaked a year ago, so if you still have one, drink up.
14% alcohol by volume.
It's Friday and I got to have my Cabernet fix. This week it's a nice Israeli one.
Pretty color of dark ruby with medium intensity and a wide brick /reddish rim.
Fruity nose of cherries, black currants, sweet strawberries, licorice, eucalyptus, vanilla, oak, barnyard, leather, bell pepper, earth, beef jerky, wet leaves, mint, graphite and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity, and smooth with long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, plums, sweet cherries, strawberries, vanilla, licorice, light cloves, spices, wood, pencil lead, leather, earth, bell pepper, light vegetables and peppercorn.
Medium plus on the finish with fine-grained tannins (after a couple of hours) and tangy raspberries.
The seven-year-old cabernet from Israel is still drinking nicely. Not fully balanced any longer, but has nice complexity. Earthy with lots of fruits at the same time. Feels like a blend of new and old world Cabernet. Interesting...
Good by itself or with food and needs a couple of hours in a decanter to open up properly.
I've had this vintage two years ago and it was much better. Probably peaked a year ago, so if you still have one, drink up.
14% alcohol by volume.
My 666th Review! What a journey... for this special occasion, I chose this wonderful Israeli Cabernet.
Dark ruby in color with a purple rim.
Fruity on the palate with cherries, blackberries, figs, blueberries, cooked plums, green pepper, vanilla, oak, licorice, chocolate, Cola and black pepper.
Full bodied and complex with Nice legs and high acidity. Smooth and elegant with an awesome mouth feel.
Fruity on the palate with blackberries, figs, plums, blueberries, vanilla, licorice, earth, dirt and raisins.
Long and smooth finish with soft tannins and white pepper.
This Single Vineyard from the Judea hills in Israel, is great now and will continue aging nicely in the next few years. Very nicely balanced.
This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was Aged for 16 months in oak barrels.
13% alcohol by volume.
My 666th Review! What a journey... for this special occasion, I chose this wonderful Israeli Cabernet.
Dark ruby in color with a purple rim.
Fruity on the palate with cherries, blackberries, figs, blueberries, cooked plums, green pepper, vanilla, oak, licorice, chocolate, Cola and black pepper.
Full bodied and complex with Nice legs and high acidity. Smooth and elegant with an awesome mouth feel.
Fruity on the palate with blackberries, figs, plums, blueberries, vanilla, licorice, earth, dirt and raisins.
Long and smooth finish with soft tannins and white pepper.
This Single Vineyard from the Judea hills in Israel, is great now and will continue aging nicely in the next few years. Very nicely balanced.
This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was Aged for 16 months in oak barrels.
13% alcohol by volume.
A single vineyard from the Judean hills. Medium to full body.
A single vineyard from the Judean hills. Medium to full body.
Dec 10th, 2023Second go for the 2015 vintage. Last one was 2 years ago. New notes of maturation, pronounced nose. Smooth palate
Second go for the 2015 vintage. Last one was 2 years ago. New notes of maturation, pronounced nose. Smooth palate
Jan 20th, 20212015 vintage. From the Judean hills a well structured Cabernet, medium to full body. Brilliant color, nose of blue berries and hints of Earth. Good balance.
2015 vintage. From the Judean hills a well structured Cabernet, medium to full body. Brilliant color, nose of blue berries and hints of Earth. Good balance.
Mar 30th, 2019
